The economically vibrant state of Hessen lies at the heart of Germany and Europe, at the crossroads of numerous international transportation routes. Home to the eurozone’s financial center, it has evolved into one of Europe’s strongest regions and is a dynamic science, innovation, and business hub.
Hessen's economic core is Frankfurt am Main, a major financial and commercial location. Boasting more than 200 domestic and overseas banks, the stock exchange Deutsche Börse, the German central bank Deutsche Bundesbank, and the European Central Bank (ECB), Frankfurt is Germany's preeminent financial center and plays a prominent role in Continental Europe.
Hessen has successfully positioned itself as an international business and technology location in Germany and Europe for many years now.
Since 2013 – the year Hessen Trade & Invest (HTAI) was founded – 1,893 international companies have set up operations in Hessen or expanded existing investments here, bringing the total to more than 13,500 so far. What is more, less than 4 per cent have left again after coming here- the remaining 96 per cent of business are a remarkable success rate.
Hessen is a high-tech state whose prosperity depends on providing optimum conditions for the technology firms located here.
Its focus has shifted in recent years in line with technological and social changes, and now includes the following sectors:
Traditional and innovative technology sectors are increasingly converging – such as in the areas of resource efficiency and digitalization – and interdisciplinary networking is becoming more common. International companies can use Hessen’s services to make new contacts, learn about new trends, and obtain tailor-made advice on funding opportunities – free of charge and without obligation.
Hessen offers ideal conditions for research and development in all three of its regions – North Hessen, Central Hessen and Frankfurt-Rhine-Main. You can find outstanding examples in each of these regions of companies and public institutions that are highly successful in pioneering fields of innovation.
Hessian universities and research institutes work closely with industry, facilitating the development of new technologies and products. The state also has a strong tradition of applied research, where academic research is geared toward practical applications in industry.
Our teams of experts (HTAI) advise international investors with the help of our Hessen Economic Development network. We work together closely with regional partners in northern, central, and southern Hessen, as well as with more than 130 municipalities in the state.
Not only can we help you become established here, but we’ll also focus on your continuing business development in Germany and Europe. HTAI has numerous experts in almost all industrial sectors in Hessen. And it goes without saying that our services are free of charge.
Senior Consultant, DEinternational/ Trade Promotion / ASEAN Representative of the State of Hessen / Singapore Representative of the Frankfurt Rhein Main Region DEinternational and Trade Promotion
+65 6433 5522 sophia.steffen@sgc.org.sg
